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Bridging The Gap

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Bill Nye came to fame in the 1990’s for injecting humor and entertainment into teaching science to kids. In a new documentary, we learn what makes this science guru tick. One superintendent takes on the barriers to internet access through a creative initiative and a cutting edge medical facility in Florida works on breakthrough treatments for brain diseases to help those who need it most.

Aired: 09/20/18

Rating: NR

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